GEMMA ATKINSON has been a gym bunny for a long time, but in recent years the former Hollyoaks star has transformed her figure to become stronger and leaner – even releasing a book full of her weight loss and diet secrets.

Gemma Atkinson, 34, is most well known for her time on Hollyoaks and Emmerdale, but the former Strictly Come Dancing star has also become an Instagram sensation, thanks to her endless workout videos. The girlfriend of Strictly pro Gorka Marquez has an incredibly toned figure – something she has crafted thanks to weighted gym workouts and a healthy diet. The actress has now released a book titled The Ultimate Body Plan, and fans are dying to know how she’s done it. So exactly how did Gemma get into such fantastic shape?